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Romario to try again for 1,000th goal

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Big Sam has big task at struggling Newcastle

LONDON: Sam Allardyce became Newcastle United's fourth manager in three years yesterday when the club confirmed him as Glenn Roeder's replacement.

Good old days beckon for United in FA Cup

LONDON: Manchester United can turn the clock back to the halcyon days of Eric Cantona on Saturday, when the champions bid to complete a Premier League and FA Cup double at the expense of Chelsea.

Inter face up to mammoth task in final second leg

MILAN: Inter Milan will be without suspended duo center-back Marco Materazzi and midfielder Olivier Dacourt when they attempt to reverse a 6-2 scoreline in Thursday's Italian Cup final second leg with AS Roma.

For Sevilla, familiarity breeds content

MADRID: Familiarity is breeding respect and not contempt as Sevilla prepare to go head-to-head with fellow Primera Liga side Espanyol in the all-Spanish UEFA Cup final in Glasgow tonight.

Landis doping arbitration hearing opens

LOS ANGELES: Floyd Landis' battle to retain his 2006 Tour de France title entered a new stage on Monday with the opening of his hearing before a panel of the American Arbitration Association.

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Xavier lands with LA Galaxy after leaving Middlesbrough

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Man Utd get the title and the plaudits

LONDON: Manchester United faces were wreathed in smiles as they finished the Premier League season at Old Trafford just as they had hoped - as champions.

Mourinho laments injury-hit squad

LONDON: Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said he would struggle to find 16 fit first-team players for next Saturday's FA Cup sqaud to face Manchester United.

Dunga preaches commitment, Kaka asks for a holiday

RIO DE JANEIRO: Kaka's request not to play for Brazil at the Copa America goes against everything coach Dunga has preached since he was appointed last year.